TimberlandMen's Mt. Maddsen Hiking Waterproof Boots

I've never owned a pair of Timberland boots. I always just saw rappers and urban-dwellers sporting them more like a fashion trend than a functional hiking boot. I figured that's all they were. Soo... time comes I need a new pair of hiking boots after my 8-year-old HiTecs (which I loved) got tore up by volcanic rock and I run across Timberlands as an option. After doing a bit of research I discover that they are highly-rated (for a mid-priced boot) and have a long history of making solid, reliable boots. I liked the clean lines and construction of an all-leather-upper boot compared to the overly-complicated construction of others I was considering (Merrill, Keen, etc...). I fell in love with the look of the Castle Rock color and pattern. I know... you should'nt buy a tool cuz it's pretty. Tools are meant to be used and should look like they get used. I truly believe that and I am over-all a very utilitarian kinda guy. That said... I loved the way these looked. I loved them even more when I pulled them from the box! The photo's do not do the Castle Rock version justice. I found myself worried that I might not want to hike in them... they'ld get dirty! But hike in them I did and I could not be happier with my choice. These boots are comfortable almost right out of the box. They are super light for an all-leather boot. Looooong laces allowed me to lace them to shape everything around my foot and lock them to my heel. They are warm without being hot. The sole is super sticky on every surface and whisper quiet when walking indoors on hardfloors. Don't usually care about how quiet my hiking boot is but for some reason it really impressed me! They are so comfortable that even after wearing them for 12-14 hours straight I found myself not wanting to take them off. Soooo comfortable... and did I say they look awesome?? I got em dirty from snow, mud, streams, filthy puddles; red-clay dirt, etc... They cleaned right up like new! They kept my feet warm in the snow, dry in the streams. I love these boots! I will buy them again! Did I say they look awesome?? :)Regarding the fitment... I have a wide foot and typically I do a 10.5 wide in most other shoe styles (athletic, business, dress, etc...). With hiking boots I've found that Im a solid 10 and with some brands I do not need the wide. I ordered accordingly... 10 regular. They were comfortable but a bit snug. I returned them and went with the 10-wide. Perfection! Got a wide foot? Go for the wide option. Watch some vids on ways you can lace a boot to fit your foot's unique shape and you can really dial these in. The D-rings are steel and strong and rivetted to the upper. The four lacing hooks at the top are also riveted. They are a little shallow to support a surgeon's knot lace method but it works just fine.I can't say enough about how impressed I am with these boots! Get them. Dont even think twice! Go for the Castle Rock, version. They look so good I find myself wanting to wear them in lieu of any of my other shoes.

Best trompin’ in the woods, working in the yard, going to work boots I’ve ever had. And I’ve been trompin’ for many a years. Very sturdy, comfortable, and reasonably light weight boots. Hard to find a good waterproof all-leather upper lace up boot these days. Thank you Timberland!

After trying many way too soft modern styles, I was looking for the sturdiness and support of a high quality leather boot. Hopefully these will finally fit the bill. Contrary to some reviews and AI info, they do need a break-in period. I am still breaking them in so I am not 100% ready to endorse them yet, but they are coming along well. They are relatively lightweight but are not as light as synthetic fabric boots or trail runners. They're not unusually hot at all, again contrary to some other reviews. The grip and support are excellent. There is no problem with the speed lacing eyelets catching like they sometimes do on others - the eyelet appears to be a new design to fix that problem. Like with all boots I bought a half size larger and added a Spenco insole to replace the existing one, but after doing this many times I can say the US11.5 seems true to size. Will update this when I get them on the trail and in the weather - I can't vouch for the waterproofing yet but I expect it to be fine. If the boot holds up well, which I have come to expect from Timberland, this is an excellent price.

Comfy but sweaty due to waterproofing, need simple inserts to protect against sweat buildup. Look great and durable. Waffle sole is thick, was slippery for a day then was grippy. Laces are too long for no reason even when laced all the way up, requiring extra knots, tucking or wrapping. But they’re suede, waterproof, look good and fit well.

I'm a big fan of these Timberlands, so much so that I have 4 pair in various colors. I find them super comfortable for a boot, I can wear them all day and my foot feels great. Style wise they look good with whatever I'm wearing, and have held up well.

Great boots so far (6 months in). I'm a park ranger, so they have a slightly hard life. Great look, good ankle support. They fit perfectly. They've been waterproof so far, but I've only been in water a couple inches deep. I did get some insoles, but I do that with all my shoes due to a club foot and a lot of standing/walking.They're holding up and have over performed my expectations (I'm always looking for affordable quality shoes). My shoes usually last about two years and at this point I'll happily buy another pair of these when the time comes.

These are by far my favorite boots. I’ve got all the kinds. My feet are also super wide, one is super flat, and the other one is a super high arch. Somehow these are able to accommodate both conditions. They have a great tread on them. Comfortable for ALL DAY wear. I like them so much I actually have them in 9.5 wide and 10 wide for different applications and sock thicknesses. With jeans on they look great for business casual, especially the browns, but are 100% durable enough for hiking limestone outcroppings!